7. Controls#
Syllabus Points Covered
Programming mechatronics
Understanding mechatronic hardware and software
Identify and describe a range of sensors, actuators and end effectors/manipulators within existing mechatronic systems
Designing control algorithms
Develop, modify and apply algorithms to control a mechatronic system
Explore the algorithmic patterns, code and applications for open and closed control systems
Outline the features of an algorithm and program code used for autonomous control
Programming and building
Design, develop and implement programming code for a closed loop control system
Implement specific control algorithms that enhance the performance of a mechatronic system
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